When was it published?

November 25, 1737 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News November 25, 1737

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Copper Mines, Trapped Miners, Underground Survival, Cannibalism, Rescue Wicklow

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

In Redrum, County Wicklow, two of four men trapped underground in copper mines for 18 days were rescued alive on Wednesday, 24th of last month; one died after eating, the survivor recovered and revealed they ate a companion to survive, while the other was found dead.

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By a Letter from a Gentleman at Redrum, in the County of Wicklow, we have the following Account concerning the other 4 Men who were sunk under the Earth at the Copper Mines, viz. On Wednesday the 24th of the last Month, 2 of them were taken up alive, but both speechless, one of whom died immediately after taking a little Food: the other is recovering, and has regained his Speech: and now declares, that having no Food during the 18 Days which they were under the Earth, they were obliged to eat one of their Companions, the other was found dead.

What sub-type of article is it?

Disaster

What keywords are associated?

Copper Mines Trapped Miners Underground Survival Cannibalism Rescue Wicklow

Where did it happen?

Redrum, County Of Wicklow

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Redrum, County Of Wicklow

Event Date

Wednesday The 24th Of The Last Month

Outcome

two rescued alive, one died after food, one recovering; ate one companion, other found dead

Event Details

Four men sunk under earth at copper mines; after 18 days without food, two taken up alive but speechless; one died immediately after eating, other recovering and regained speech, declaring they ate a companion; the other found dead.